After School Program Assistant

This is an Ameri Corps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. El Centro de la Raza serves Seattle’s Latino community and other communities of color. We are building the Beloved Community through wrap around programming. We provide hands‑on experiences in a multi‑cultural and multi‑lingual setting. Our Youth Services Programs follow students through their entire educational journey.

We offer case management, after‑school programs, and college and career counseling. In schools, we support teachers in ethnic studies implementation. We also provide workshops to support caregivers. The member will serve 6‑12 grade students at either our historic Seattle location or in our Federal Way partner schools. They will design and lead activities to support students’ academic and social development.

They will also collaborate with staff in our partner schools. The members supporting middle school students may serve in either Seattle or Federal Way. The members supporting high school students will serve in our Federal Way partner schools. Applicants will have the chance to share their desired location with our team during the interview process. The members may have staggered start dates in September and October.

We expect to begin rolling review of applications and interviews in early May. Monthly stipend amount: $2,380.

• The After school Program Assistant and Hope for Youth Program Assistant will help us make sure every student receives the comprehensive and culturally sustaining support they need to achieve their goals.
• They will design and deliver after school lessons that support existing classroom content.
• Collaborate with school staff on culturally sustaining education and ethnic studies content.
• Tutor individual students.
• Train volunteers and design activities for volunteers to lead.
• Design culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate outreach materials.
• Monitor student progress and outcomes.

• Training.
• Monthly stipend amount: $2,380.
• Education award upon successful completion of service.
• Childcare assistance if eligible.
• Health Coverage.

• Car recommended.
• Permits working at another job during off hours.
• Permits attendance at school during off hours.

• Education.
• Children/Youth.

• Education.
• Writing/Editing.
• Teaching/Tutoring.
• Youth Development.
• Team Work.